It's tempting to call the shameful taxpayer subsidy for electric cars - vehicles that are unaffordable for all but a small number of wealthy Americans - this nation's costly little secret.

Twenty-five changes to personal and business income taxes could improve the simplicity, efficiency, and fairness of the income tax system.

The prospect of Iran achieving nuclear breakout capability is becoming more imminent. Reports this past weekend indicate that Iran has built the infrastructure needed for operating more efficient and advanced centrifuges at the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.

Here’s the problem: The president never defines what he means by “fair.” And this is for a simple reason: his definition is simply not recognizable to most Americans.

Growing attention to federal deficits indicates that Congress will more carefully scrutinize  the efficiency of taxpayer support for farm programs. What constitutes an efficient use of taxpayer money, however, is open to various interpretations. 

The recent tsunami in Southeast Asia showed how a relatively inexpensive early warning system could have saved tens of thousands of lives. Tsunamis, of course, are only one of many potential catastrophes that could afflict mankind. In this Joint Center lecture, Judge Richard Posner examines a host of catastrophes that...

Recent patent reform showed remarkable restraint from Congress and will lead to a more efficient and rigorous patent system that will in turn create economic growth.

Congress has a second chance to design a competitive Medicare program that will work and that can begin to transform the health sector.